So I wore this outfit a few days ago when the weather was absolutely beautiful, I had nothing too strenuous planned, I went for lunch then for a little shop followed by some drinks. The outfit is very simple, a little striped dress from Topshop (last season) and brown sandals from Aldo. There is something about the warm weather that puts me off wearing too much jewellery, I keep things minimal so this is a necklace from H&M – well more of a choker!

This dress was smart enough for the restaurant I went to for lunch (post to follow) but also cool enough for the warm weather – not too tight fitting.

So it's that time again - Monday morning. Where the weekend seems a distant memory. I tend to try and start my week with something quite smart. Normally consisting of a pair of heels, I mean if i'm going to make an effort any day it would be the beginning of the week - by Friday i'm practically crawling to work in my PJ's. It's a beautiful day today in London so I thought I would wear a bit of colour. These lilac trousers I picked up in the H&M sale - if i'm honest, i'm still not all that sure however they are simple and easy to wear with a pair of heels. The top is the trusty Topshop jersey which I seem to wear with alot of my outfits these days, and the shoes are the wonderfully colourful ASOS sandals.

Hope your Monday's weren't too much of a struggle - I was certainly falling asleep on my computer.

I wore this outfit one day last week. I had 3 interviews – I find dressing for interviews quite hard as you want
to be as smart as possible but also show your true colours and your style –
particularly if you are going for a job within fashion. The skirt is from
Topshop and is a silk material. It has a long slit up the side which I had to
be careful with as as soon as theres a little blust of wind I have no control
over the following happenings – god help me. The black top is one of the
leotard styles from American Apparel, it’s really tight fitting which I like as
it tucks you in. I wore a simple brown belt from H&M. This outfit is very
simple butI think with a bright
colour like the Royal Blue you need something simple to compliment the skirt.

I am going to call
this my lucky skirt as I had 3 job offers that day – yay!

This is my 'the summer has come from nowhere I don't know what to wear outfit'. I got this skirt in the Reiss sale as I thought it was pretty versatile and could be dressed up or down. I went simple - I seem to say this alot, maybe this says something about my style. I wore a Topshop jersey tee with my black ALDO sandals. It was absolutely boiling and this skirt is quite thick so I was a little hot in this. I think this skirt is perfect for wearing through to winter though as it would look super cute with a knitted jumper and Chelsea boots or something along those lines.

As I haven't had a summer holiday just yet my summer wardrobe is somewhat lacking in comparison to most summers when I have an endless supply of cool, thin and short outfits. What have you guys been turning to in this hot weather? It is quite hard looking smart for work but also trying to stay cool in the heat.

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend - make the most of the beautiful weather!!!

So after an absolutely breathtaking opening ceremony the 2012 Olympic games have begun. Something that has been building up for many years in London and the UK has now opened with an array of colour, sound and pure brilliance.

Something of a talking point particularly where I am concerned is the fashion and who designed what, Olympic fever is not just for the sport lovers, the fashion enthusiasts also take a huge interest. It is so wonderful to see Stella McCartney as the creative director for the GB kit creating pieces for the athletes that some have described as 'the best dressed olympians on the camp'

The olympics have also meant many designers and brands have been able to take advantage of this in the form of collaborations. With River Island teaming up with Adidas creating a 'street style' range as well as Marks and Spencer also joining with Adidas. While Stella McCartney was the lucky lady to have designed the kit for the athletes it was high street retailer Next who dressed the athletes in their opening ceremony tracksuits - this I shall not comment on, I will only question why Stella was not asked to design for this part of the event also.

Obviously it is not just Great Britain who are relying on their local talent to dress their Olympians. Italy's sailing team had Prada sponsor their kit with Giorgio Armani designing the official Italian team kit. The United States of America were also lucky enough to have the one and only Ralph Lauren create their outfits for the opening ceremony - definitely the most sophisticated looking country.

No doubt I will post a few other 'olympic' related posts as you simply cannot get away from it - and I LOVE it. Feeling very patriotic right now.

I'm telling you - it's a good job I don't work somewhere where I am expected to wear a suit or very smart office attire - I would be awful. I guess that's the good thing about working in the Fashion industry - you can sort of be yourself. Obviously if there are any important meetings you have to make an effort. So today is very casual - you know it's a casual day when the Converse are out. This is a Topshop jersey top, it's really comfortable and has a sort of bobbly effect to it, the skirt is also Topshop and the necklace is from Primark - £4 bargain!! I'm not sure about you guys but I am very much looking forward to the weekend. It's been a long ol' week here in London town.

Having moved to London I am exploring the city travelling about seeing what this place has to offer. This means eating out a lot, therefore I thought it would be cool to document some of the places I visit. Whenever I go somewhere new I always google blog reviews of local places to give me an idea of where to go. So if I ever visit somewhere I think is worth recommending I will pop a little post up here.

So last week I had 5 interviews in 3 days, this meant I was basically running around London jumping on tube after tube. My Iphone was literally my saviour, the map on that thing is seriously amazing. So anyway this meant between interviews I maybe had an hour or so to kill therefore ended up wandering around each area. On Monday I found myself in East London with some spare time, when in London I tend to wander until I find something that stands out to me, this happens a lot as I am so nosey and take pictures of literally EVERYTHING. Having found where my interview was I thought I would have a gander around, then I found this little café/restaurant/bar. What some would call the rose between two thorns. This little café was on a road mainly consisting of furniture shops and newsagents, a hidden gem. To be honest I wasn’t really looking for somewhere to eat or drink but found myself sat at this table ordering a Latte and a croissant – granted I hadn’t had breakfast so was starving. And before you ask, no I literally have no problem wandering round, stopping for coffee, taking pictures on my own. There is something quite liberating about sitting in a café alone, I end up writing or reading – I find it very relaxing.

So this café was called ‘This Bright Field’ it has recently been re branded so everything in the restaurant is brand new (so one of the locals told me), it was previously half café half florist (the thought of this sounds perfect to me but obviously something wasn’t working). The wooden floor with the white tiles around the till and kitchen area compliment eachother creating a very natural yet open space. The kitchen is open plan so you can see the chef at work. I only stopped for a Coffee but they offer lunch and dinner and I did have a cheeky nose at the lunch menu which looked amazing. There are a few big brown leather chairs towards the back of the café with lots of seating which consists of beautifully thrown together miss matched chairs and tables. There is a vintage feel about the place.

I would definitely recommend this place if you are ever in the area – the nearest tube was Bethnal green and was about a 10 minute walk from there, the address is; '

Cambridge Heath Road' - and this is their twitter. I will certainly be back for a proper meal in the evening sometime.

So I know I already did a post on the camouflage Topshop jacket so I guess this post is slightly similar. This is the military jacket, which is a key piece for A/W 12. It seems very strange doing this post when the weather is around 31 degrees in London today however this was already planned – and lets face it the beautiful weather won’t last! So the military jacket is a more versatile style to the Camo jacket. The colour is fairly neutral so can be mixed with various different colours and shapes. I think a nice contrast is a floral dress or something quite feminine with the more ‘boyish’ shape military jacket on top. The jacket is casual, easy to wear and lightweight so perfect for the transition from summer to autumn to winter. Another outfit I would put together with this would be a pair of skinny jeans, some high sandals with a crisp white tee, maybe a statement necklace with the jacket on top. This is the perfect day to night outfit, it is casual but the shoes make the outfit look effortlessly dressed up.

This jacket is from Topshop and was £48 however there are loads of this style around at the moment. I have seen a very similar one in H&M, I know there are also a few on the ASOS website.

Today's outfit is very simple, a Reiss skirt, Topshop black tee, Topshop necklace and ALDO sandals. I can tell I am going to be far too hot in this. It is 30 degrees in London, and I am one of those Brits that complains when it's too hot! The skirt is actually quite good for warm weather as it is sooo thin so hopefully will be quite breezy. The skirt could be dressed up a bit with a more flattering top however this jersey top just makes the outfit a bit more wearable for day time.

When the weather is so wonderful and sunny I do find it extremely hard to dress, particularly if you are working in an office, you still want to be smart but don't want layers on layers of clothing. What are your must have pieces you turn to when the weather suddenly brightens up??

A short and sweet outfit post today. Short being the operative word here. This little denim dress is from Mango, I guess it will have gone into the sale by now however with this awful British weather we've had I've only just had a chance to get this out. As it's denim there isn't really an option to wear anything underneath so it's legs out only - no choice. Or am I wrong, what else could I wear this with? I hate leggings! I think this would be quite nice as a holiday evening outfit with a pair of simple leather sandals, it's quite casual but smart at the same time.

Late to the party I know but I haven't really been convinced - until recently. Having short legs means high tops are an absolute no no. However as these have the heel in them they kind of elongate my leg which makes them slightly more acceptable. I found these in River Island, on a spontaneous wander through town they caught my eye. They come in a range of colours, I think there was black, blue + cream, White, Red and maybe a few other options. I went for the colour I thought I could match with the most items in my cupboard. I have only worn these once so far and am very pleased. I chose my Topshop skinny Leigh jeans, a white whistles baggy top and my black leather jacket. They are slightly 'statement' so do look best with a more simple outfit - in my opinion. They were £40 which I think is extremely reasonable, we shall see how well they wear then I will be able to comment on the quality.

Hello to any new followers, my first week with my new blog is complete. I am definitely getting into the swing of writing about what I love - clothes. I hope you are enjoying reading/ looking at my pictures - if you are! I do feel this is all a bit me me me but I'm not sure how else I can talk about outfits and fashion based features if you can't see what i'm talking about. Anyway come and say hello :) here is my twitter account also!

In my opinion, Sunday's are made for a nice long lie in, followed by breakfast consisting of something along the lines of a fresh pain au chocolat with a lovely rich coffee. Maybe a wander around your local area, maybe a mooch around the shops, have a little relax in the park - if you have the weather like today anyway *hot hot hot*. You get my drift, Sunday's are lazy days. So here is my lazy day outfit. My Sunday this week consisted of 3 hours in the garden reading my book followed by a grotty train journey back to London.

The top is Topshop; just like all the topshop jersey peices, once I find something I like I feel the need to buy it in most of the colours available. This top is really loose fitting and the fabric is really thin, i'm probably not selling it to you but it looks great with a brightly coloured bra underneath - it would also be perfect for festivals or beach wear and the shape is really flattering! The trousers are also Topshop, they are a lovely cotton stretchy material - perfect comfy attire! The sandals are from aldo and the necklace I 'borrowed' from my mum and it's very old.

Today's outfit was what I wore on the day of the jubilee - swan print trousers, ya get it? It's quite an easy outfit to throw together. Simple jersey top, Swan Print trousers from Topshop, an embellished cardigan which I have had for over 3 years - this is a huge achievement in my wardrobe (from Topshop). It's quite classic; in colour and style and is easy to put together with anything. The beads and sequins are starting to fall off now which actually breaks my heart, I have spotted a few of these on eBay though and I am ever so tempted. The shoes are my absolute favourite, I got them online obviously from Topshop about 6 months ago - they are actually tooooo small - I have had them stretched but it doesn't seem to have worked. I will never give up on them though - ha!

Okay you got it I am head to toe in Topshop - I need some sort of sponsorship - right?!? I promise I do wear other brands but Topshop - incase you hadn't guessed, is a personal fav.

Hope you've had a relaxing Saturday in the sunshine, i've been sat in the garden. Going to have a chilled out evening watching as much rubbish on TV as I can find.

The other night I was lucky enough to pop back to Cardiff to spend the evening with my ladies. We had a wonderful evening which consisted of tapas, cocktails, wine & a lot of dancing. This is the outfit I chose; a simple black bralet from Topshop a sort of flapper 1920's style, it is new in to store - I picked it up from the Oxford Street store last week; I think it was about £22. I figured it is perfect for a night out, the black with the tassel detail is very sophisticated however I can also see me wearing this with denim high waist shorts when I go to Ibiza in September. The skirt is also from Topshop, I bought it a while back and it has since gone into the sale. I have never been too sure what to wear it with but something simple like the black bralet really emphasises the neon pink and the pleats. The shoes are my trusty favourites - from ASOS. They are still on the website for £50, they are my easy pair I can match with pretty much anything.

Okay so if you live anywhere near where I live you will know these snaps were taken yesterday (thanks brother) as today there is no little yellow object anywhere to be seen in the sky. Infact it is miserable and rainy - so this outfit is sort of pointless however I feel the rain shouldn't stop you dressing in a certain way just carry an umbrella and a good jacket! So this is quite a simple outfit for the office, peplum top from H&M (£24.99) necklace from Primark (£4) polka dot trousers from Monsoon (£40) hat from H&M (£14.99) and shoes from Dune (£90 - but they did go into the sale for about half price!)

I have the black hat in a tan colour as well ready for my holidays in September, perfect for covering your hair/face while in sunnier climates - I guess it's good for this country if you are having a bad hair day. The peplum top is something I never thought I would divulge into as I didn't think it would suit my shape, they tend to emphasise the widest part of your body however this one seems okay it actually elongates my rather short legs - well I think.

This is my easy smart office outfit - do you have a combination you feel works well for a smarter environment?

Anyway hope you're having a joyous Wednesday, I'm happy as I get to see lots of my friends today - woo.

Wandering through Topshop the other week on my lunch break and something caught my eye. At first I did contemplate if this was too 'out there' for me. Although I love clothes, shopping and all things fashion related I would say I am quite a 'safe' dresser. To me this is a bit more grunge than I would ever try. Anyway I picked it up, I think it was around £48 and it has been my staple wardrobe piece ever since. With this awful weather where it is raining but also quite muggy you need a jacket but nothing too heavy. This does the job perfectly. I like to mix things up and wear a breton stripe top underneath to really contrast against the camouflage. It also looks really cool with a skirt to add a touch of femininity and if you want to really mix your outfit up pop on a pair of converse. The ultimate dressed down comfy look.

I know the camo jacket will be everywhere this Autumn/Winter and there are lots of similar styles to my Topshop one available. There are also a few cheaper versions on Ebay for around £15 so it is certainly worth a look about!

This is my Autumn (although we are still in 'Summer') wardrobe essential, I know I will be reaching for this for the foreseeable future! What are your wardrobe staples?

She seems to be the talk of the town at the moment; the lady everyone wants to be. In February she was fortunate enough to have the iconic brand Mulberry name a bag after her in their Autumn/Winter 12 collection. The bag was supposed to reflect the songstresses style, simple and elegant. This idea of naming someone so new to game however was met with conflict as people pondered on whether she was indeed deserving of such acclaim. Alexa Chung was a huge devotee to the british fashion industry for years before gaining this privilege. The 'Del Rey' however has proved to be a huge success, with various celebrities sporting the look before the general public could get their hands on the creation in May. Although I love Lana to me Mulberry as a brand is heritage and British whereas Lana is American Hollywood glamour, anyway I digress. Then in March she was on the cover of Vogue, shot by Mario Testino and has also been signed up with Next Models. She simply is a force to be reckoned with, this girl has some serious fashion power.

Now as the queen of the fashion pack she has landed on her feet being named the face of Swedish Brand H&M's Autumn Winter campaign. "The mood is very L.A. noir," Donald Schneider, H&M's creative director explained. The whole look is very sixties with the beehive hair and the angora sweater. The two pictures below I feel reflect her style perfectly and if this is a close representation of the fall collection I will certainly be picking up a few pieces. The campaign was shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and I think they have done a brilliant job, the pictures are feminine and sultry with a retro edge. H&M has also announced a minifilm that will be released on September 19th showing the singer performing a cover of 'blue velvet' - this is something I am very much looking forward to!

What do you think about the latest Lana Del Rey collaboration? It is evident Lana has been welcomed into the fashion industry with open arms. Are you all for the American songbird or do you think it has all happened too quickly?

This is the perfect outfit for anyone like me running round an office all day up and down three flights of stairs, greeting buyers and merchandising a busy showroom floor. The casual grey one sleeved jersey is both comfortable and versatile. Smarten it up with a structured floral blazer. I love this topshop cotton tee so much I bought it in three colours; white, black and grey. It can also be worn on it's own if you are a little shorter, or perfect for the beach! The blazer also looks really lovely with a simple dress combo that could transition from day to night.

I guess I should start by explaining myself aye... So four days ago I graduated; so technically this is the start of my grown up life, where I am supposed to find a real grown up job. Well hopefully. The cap was thrown, the gown was worn and a little bit of alcohol was consumed (ahem). I am officially a graduate in BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion. Ready and motivated to start the next chapter in my life.

I finished my degree a few months back and have since moved to London, where the adventure begins. I have had a lifestyle blog before but was never 100% committed to it. Now I feel is the perfect time to get the fashion blog underway. I just hope I can produce the content to keep you guys, the readers interested. I will primarily document my life as a fashion enthusiast but will scatter other elements of my life throughout, as I explore my new city of London.

I'm no Shakespeare so do not expect writing fit for a novel but I will try my best to chat and ramble about the things I enjoy. I am currently working/interning in hope to one day accomplish my ambition of becoming a buyer, a buyer of clothes/shoes incase you hadn't worked that out yet.

Anyway I have probably talked enough now, lovely to meet you; here's to a long-lasting friendship!